Work with a personal injury lawyer in Sumter, SC that genuinely cares about each client. At McCall Law, every client matters, and we mean it. Call 843-279-8148 to see how we may assist you with a claim for compensation.
McCall Law is your personal injury lawyer serving Sumter, SC and the surrounding areas. We’re willing to roll up our sleeves to make sure you are fairly compensated. Call or message us now to talk about your case and begin.
Client Focused, Results Driven
McCall Law has you covered. We know how hard it is to be the victim of a personal injury accident. It disrupts your life in an instant. The compensation that you receive can improve your life. But how do you make sure that you get the payment you deserve?
Chaquez McCall founded McCall Law to serve as a personal injury lawyer for the Sumter community. He represents injured victims and their families. If you or a loved one has been hurt, see what you may receive in compensation and what’s involved in bringing a case. We’re taking new cases now.
Types of Legal Services – Cases We Handle
Car accidents
In South Carolina, car accident victims have the right to claim compensation. A claim may be based on a traffic violation, other negligent behavior, or reckless driving. When the insurance company denies your claim or wants you to accept a low settlement, you can have an attorney fight for you.
Truck accidents
Truck accident claims can be complex. You may have serious injuries. There may be reasons that the accident occurred that are only clear after an investigation. We understand how to pursue a truck accident claim to ensure that you receive justice.
Motorcycle accidents
Motorcycle accident victims deserve thorough legal representation. We work to overcome unique obstacles that motorcyclists may face in pursuing their claims. Our team can take care of all the details.
Wrongful death
Losing a family member can have a profound impact on the entire family. While you are grieving, we can take care of all aspects of your wrongful death claim.
Choose a Law Firm that Truly Cares
McCall Law is a personal injury law firm that truly cares about our clients. Each personal injury victim is a real person facing real obstacles. Getting a good result is so important. We will consistently work hard to achieve results for each and every client.
Highlights of our law firm include:
- Claims are handled throughout the Sumter, SC area.
- We represent victims. Our law firm serves victims to seek financial compensation following injury accidents.
- Founder Chaquez McCall personally handles each case. You know your legal team, and your case receives an individual case plan.
- If there’s no recovery, there’s no fee. That’s our commitment to accessible legal services for all.
- Consultations are always free. Reach out to us to learn how we can help.
- Our commitment to the community runs deep. Chaquez McCall is a member of the South Carolina Bar Association and the South Carolina Association for Justice. He is a member of the NAACP.
Chaquez McCall is highly credentialed, having served as a law review member at North Carolina Central University School of Law. He worked extensively in small and complex litigation in the law school civil litigation clinic and served as a judicial law clerk before opening McCall Law to serve the community.
Filing an Injury Lawsuit – The Process
- The consultation: We learn about you and your situation. We answer your questions.
- The investigation: Our team gets to work investigating. We contact witnesses, inspect tangible evidence, work with experts, and gather records.
- The evaluation: We determine the legal basis for the claim, who is responsible, and what you deserve in compensation.
- Starting the case: Sometimes, we start a case through an insurance claim. Other times, we prepare legal documents to file in court. We pursue the best path for your situation.
- Pursuing your compensation: We continue to build evidence, follow a legal strategy, narrow issues through discovery and prepare your case for trial.
- Settlement and non-trial resolution: Through strategic settlement negotiations, we may resolve your case before trial. We handle negotiations on your behalf, and we’ll give you honest recommendations about resolving your case.
- Trial: You have the right to a trial on the merits of the case. We’re experienced in litigation and ready to fully pursue your case.
- Post-trial matters: We are full-service lawyers. We represent you until your case is complete, handling any post-judgment issues and appeals as necessary.
Each case is unique, and it’s personal to us. We will customize a case plan for you that’s based on your individual circumstances. To learn more about your case and begin, call 843-279-8148 for your consultation.
Personal Injury FAQs
Do I have a personal injury claim?
A personal injury claim is based on the negligence of another party. Negligence is a lack of care that a reasonable person would have exercised in the same circumstances. The person responsible doesn’t have to commit a crime, they just must have acted negligently. A claim may also be based on recklessness, intentional acts, or strict liability, depending on the type of case.
Is it worth hiring a personal injury attorney?
It’s always worth talking to a personal injury attorney to learn more about your options – we offer free consultations! Often, people who are injured don’t know the process to ensure they are compensated and that their amount of compensation is what they deserve under the law. When you have a lawyer, you have a professional who knows what to do for the goal of maximizing your compensation.
What compensation is available for personal injury?
Compensation available for personal injury is based on your financial and personal losses. A personal injury harms you financially – your medical bills, ability to work, and property damage. It also harms you personally – your lifestyle, pain and suffering, emotional anguish, and disfigurement. Both economic and non-economic losses may be compensated. In rare cases, a victim may seek punitive damages based on particularly offensive conduct by the defendant.
How soon do I need to call a personal injury lawyer?
It’s always best to call a personal injury lawyer as soon as you can following an injury. There are time deadlines that apply to filing a claim for compensation. In addition, we can guide you through things you can do right now to help your case. We begin to build your case immediately.
What do I need to bring when I talk to a personal injury lawyer?
If you have an incident report, accident or police report, insurance claim information, or medical records, bring them to your consultation. Any information that’s related to the accident or the losses you have can be a helpful starting point. We can help you identify other records you may have and help you get records that you don’t have.
Free Consultation – Taking New Cases
Begin your case with a free consultation with Sumter, SC, personal injury lawyer Chaquez McCall of McCall Law. See how you can be represented by someone who is experienced in claims. With our small practice and personalized attention, you receive customized representation. We’re attentive to your needs and focused on results.
Call 843-279-8148 or message us today to start your case.
About Our Injury Law Firm Serving Sumter
The City of Sumter is in central South Carolina, east of Columbia. It is the county seat and central to Sumter County. The tri-county area of Sumter, Lee, and Clarendon counties is known as the East Midlands. The City of Sumter has a population of 43,463 as of the 2020 Census. The Manchester State Forest is in Sumter and Clarendon counties.
Sumter is governed by an elected city council and mayor, serving four-year terms. An appointed city manager handles business administration. Shaw Air Force Base is in the county. The Santee-Wateree Regional Transportation Authority (SWRTA) serves the region with public transportation.
City of Sumter – Code of Ordinances
Santee Wateree Regional Transportation Authority
Hospitals and Medical Care in Sumter, SC
129 N. Washington St.
Sumter, SC 29150
3440 Declaration Blvd.
Sumter, SC 29154
2475 Broad Street
Sumter, SC 29150
Courts for Personal Injury in Sumter
Sumter County Court is part of the Third Judicial Circuit court system along with Clarendon, Williamsburg, and Lee counties. Most personal injury claims in Sumter begin in the county court with general jurisdiction. Circuit Court judges are elected to serve six-year terms.
Minor matters may be heard in magistrate court, where the amount in dispute does not exceed $7,500. (S.C. Code Ann. § 22-3-10). Claims that are appropriate for federal court are most likely filed in the United States District Court for the District of South Carolina.
Determining jurisdiction and the appropriate place to file the case is an important part of our representation. We will evaluate and determine where to pursue your claim.